What are the side effects of interventional therapy for liver cancer?
Sep 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Interventional therapy is a common method for treating liver cancer and usually yields good therapeutic outcomes. However, possible side effects during treatment may include pain, gastrointestinal reactions, liver function abnormalities, fever, and decreased blood counts. Patients should maintain healthy lifestyle habits and follow a scientifically balanced diet in daily life, actively optimizing their physical condition to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Interventional therapy is a common method for treating liver cancer and generally yields favorable therapeutic outcomes. However, potential side effects such as pain, gastrointestinal reactions, liver function abnormalities, fever, and decreased blood counts may occur during treatment. If concerned, it is recommended to seek medical consultation in advance. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Pain
After interventional therapy for liver cancer, local ischemia and liver tissue damage may lead to liver swelling, which can stimulate the liver capsule and cause pain. This pain often manifests as distension or discomfort in the liver area and typically occurs within 24 hours after treatment.
2. Gastrointestinal Reactions
Interventional therapy may disrupt gastrointestinal function, leading to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. These reactions may result from irritation of the gastrointestinal tract by chemotherapy drugs or embolic agents.
3. Liver Function Abnormalities
Anticancer drugs and embolic agents used during interventional therapy may damage normal liver tissue, resulting in liver function abnormalities. Patients may experience symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The severity of liver dysfunction depends on the treatment extent, drug dosage, and individual patient factors.
4. Fever
During tumor necrosis, absorption of necrotic materials can cause fever, leading to elevated body temperature. This type of fever is usually below 38.5°C. However, if the fever persists or the temperature becomes excessively high, infection following tumor necrosis should be considered.
5. Decreased Blood Counts
Chemotherapy drugs used during interventional therapy may suppress bone marrow function, leading to reduced blood cell counts. This side effect may impair immune function and coagulation capacity, requiring close monitoring and appropriate management.
Patients should maintain healthy lifestyle habits and follow a balanced, scientifically sound diet in daily life. Actively optimizing their physical condition can enhance treatment effectiveness.
